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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR Campos

ORIGINAL DATE

LAST UPDATED

1/31/08

HB

SHORT TITLE

Declaring "Public Safety First Day"

SM 39

ANALYST Shaya

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Memorial 39 recognizes the Las Vegas Police Department and declares Friday, March 7,

2008, "Public Safety First Day" at the New Mexico State Senate and it recognizes and expresses

appreciation to the Las Vegas police officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal

devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their community and, in so

doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the

rights and security of all citizens and students and that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to

Officer Shawn Montoya of the Las Vegas police department.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

No Fiscal Implications.

SIGNIFICANT ISSUES

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Throughout American history, public schools have helped to democratize our nation,

strengthen our communities and widen opportunities for our people; and

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Educators, support personnel and others in the educational system deserve our full

support; and

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Citizens, parents, school officials, police officers, business representatives and behind-

the-scenes educational supporters and workers fill many roles as listeners, explorers, role

models, motivators and mentors; and

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Sweeping new federal legislation will require our schools and educators to do more than

ever before; and

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Recent financial difficulties facing the state of New Mexico are requiring many agencies,

including schools, to do more with less; and

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Las Vegas residents must all answer the call to action and provide leadership for the

educational well-being of Las Vegas youth so that the outstanding performance of Las

Vegas students will continue to improve; and

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It is appropriate that New Mexico take the time to recognize the important and vital role

that citizens play in the personal and academic development of our children; and

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Las Vegas police strive for excellence and work to improve our community and all

school districts; and

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The members of the Las Vegas police department unceasingly provide a vital public

service to all citizens in and around Las Vegas; and

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All citizens, businesses and surrounding communities recognize the week of March 7,

which has been designated as public safety week; and

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The DWI council, the Main Street committee, Alta Vista regional hospital, the bank of

Las Vegas, the First National bank, Chief Gary Gold and Deputy Chief Christian

Montano of the Las Vegas city police, all dispatchers of the Las Vegas city police,

Beatrice Sena and her staff at the information division, President Juan Montano with the

Las Vegas police officers association, City of Las Vegas Mayor Henry O. Sanchez, Las

Vegas City Manager John Avila, Las Vegas council members Michael Gallegos, Diane

Moore, Eugene Romero, Cruz Roybal, Louie Trujillo, Morris Madrid, Macario Gonzales

and Tony E. Marquez, Jr., West Las Vegas Superintendent Mike Abreu, Las Vegas city

schools superintendent, Senator Pete Campos, Representative Thomas A. Garcia and

Representative Richard D. Vigil are joining in to commemorate public safety week;

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